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Memorial Day activities in Colfax and Sand Creek
COLFAX — Members of the American Legion Russell-Toycen Post 131 of Colfax, will meet at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 27, in the Colfax High School parking lot to travel to Sand Creek for that community’s Memorial Day ceremonies. At 10:30 a.m., a parade will begin from Colfax High School to Evergreen Cemetery for an…
Read MoreDunn County clerk responds to questions about April 2024 election
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — In the April 2 election, Dunn County Supervisory District No. 20 did not have a candidate on the ballot. Write-in candidate Carol Larkin received 6 votes April 2 for District 20, and Spencer Berndt received 31 votes. Larry Bjork, county board supervisor from the Town of Spring Brook, said…
Read MoreColfax Village Board prohibits sale of twin homes in East View as rentals
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — While two sets of twin homes (four units) in the East View residential development along Dunn Street would be prohibited from being sold as rentals, two other twin homes apparently would not be prohibited as rentals. John Fraley of Homes by Croix Creek has committed to building five houses…
Read MoreColfax approves moving forward with Flexible Facilities grant for $4.25 million for Colfax Municipal Building
By LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves as a member of the Colfax Elevator Commission. COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved moving forward with a grant application for the Flexible Facilities Grant in the amount of $4.25 million for the Colfax Municipal Building. The Colfax Elevator Commission, which was authorized…
Read MoreBubble blowing fun at Tower Park on May 23rd
Colfax Public Library is hosting “The Bubbler”, Steve Russell, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 23rd in a free show at the park outside the library. Families are invited to come watch, pop bubbles, and enjoy a community “welcome to spring”. The Bubbler brings whimsy to the world. With a lot of water and just…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D makes preliminary determination to take ADUs out of R-1
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Several members of the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee are suggesting that Accessory Dwelling Units be removed from Residential-1 in the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Representatives for the townships in Dunn County with the most R-1 zoning have said they do not want ADUs in R-1 and…
Read MoreDunn County Board reviews $3.74 million in capital improvement requests
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE – The Dunn County Board has reviewed $3.74 million in capital improvement requests for the 2025 budget from various departments in the county. Every year, the Dunn County Board adopts a five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as part of the budget process, said Kristin Korpela, county manager, at a…
Read MoreMagazine commemorating the UW’s 175th appears in Messenger and Tribune
MADISON — During the week of May 12, 175 years of Badger connections and UW-Madison impact throughout Wisconsin will be on display in newspapers across the state. The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Newspapers Association (WNA) are collaborating to honor the legacy and celebrate the many ways the state’s flagship…
Read MoreDunn County discusses selling “the islands”
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Some county residents may not even be aware that Dunn County owns “islands” in southeastern Dunn County that are surrounded by the Chippewa River. Dunn County owns Pasture Island (500 acres) and Happy Island (1,100 acres), along with Brush Island (420 acres), which is now the Caryville Savanna State…
Read MoreHelp keep emergency rooms ready by giving blood and platelets
EAU CLAIRE — When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now: Type…
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